Wakefield and District News

04/06/2023

Change is the only constant in life. As we navigate through the twists and turns of our journey, we encounter a myriad of transformations that shape our experiences and redefine our perspectives

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Change is the only constant in life. As we navigate through the twists and turns of our journey, we encounter a myriad of transformations that shape our experiences and redefine our perspectives

05/05/2023

WRENTHORPE AND OUTWOOD WEST WARD 21 - Labour Party hold, Charlie Keith re-elected
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Local election results as they happen

05/05/2023

WAKEFIELD WEST WARD 20 - Labour Party hold, Michael Paul Graham re-elected
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05/05/2023

SOUTH ELMSALL AND SOUTH KIRKBY - LABOUR HOLD - STEVE TULLY
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05/05/2023

OSSETT - WARD 11 - LABOUR GAIN
OLIVIA MARIA ROWLEY
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Local election results as they happen

05/05/2023

Local Election results in Wakefield District

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Local election results as they happen

05/03/2023

It has been reported that Wakefield Council are to cut the Community Ambassador Service.


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It has been reported that Wakefield Council are to cut the Community Ambassador Service.

05/03/2023

MP issues statement after Quran damaged at Wakefield School


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MP Simon Lightwood issues statement after an incident where a Quran was damaged at Kettlethorpe High School in Wakefield

04/03/2023

Four Kettlethorpe High School students were suspended after one of them, a 14-year-old autistic student, carried a copy of the Qur’an onto the school grounds as a punishment for dropping a video game. The book is said to have been “accidentally” dropped a

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Four Kettlethorpe High School students were suspended after one of them, a 14-year-old autistic student, carried a copy of the Qur’an onto the school grounds as a punishment for dropping a video ga…

04/03/2023

Police are appealing for information to locate a male who is wanted in connection with a burglary within the Wakefield District...

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Police are appealing for information to locate a male who is wanted in connection with a burglary within the Wakefield District

04/03/2023

West Yorkshire Police appeal for information to trace missing person from Castleford.

James was reported missing from his home in the Castleford area.

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West Yorkshire Police appeal for information to trace missing person from Castleford

04/03/2023

West Yorkshire Police appeal for information to trace missing person from Castleford...

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West Yorkshire Police appeal for information to trace missing person from Castleford

03/03/2023

03/03/2023

Wakey Wines Raided by Police


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Polkiceand Trading Standards raid Wakey Wines this afternoon

29/08/2022

Wakefield BID's Jurassic Wakey is set to return this weekend

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Wakefield BID’s Jurassic Wakey is set to return this weekend (3rd and 4th September) for not 1 but a 2-day event and will take place on the Bull Ring in Wakefield. Photo by Mike B on Pexels.c…

18/04/2022

Man held on attempted murder after police threatened at Horse Guards

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Photo by Dom J on Pexels.com After two Ministry of Defence police officers were approached with a knife, a man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. The event occurred at Horse Guards Para…

18/04/2022

Man charged over fatal Normanton hit-and-run crash

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A man has appeared in court in connection with the death of a cyclist in a hit-and-run accident in West Yorkshire.

06/03/2022

Here's what happened on day 11 of Russia's invasion of Ukraine: A second attempt to evacuate residents from Mariupol, the beleaguered southern city, has failed, with both sides blaming one other for the ceasefire violation. The Red Cross stated that the two parties had not reached an agreement on the specifics of the evacuation. A mother and two children were killed in Irpin, near Kyiv, when mortar fire hit an escape route from the town, which had been heavily bombarded....

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Here’s what happened on day 11 of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: A second attempt to evacuate residents from Mariupol, the beleaguered southern city, has failed, with both sides blaming …

06/03/2022

Boris Johnson, the British Prime Minister, has called for a renewed effort among world leaders to prevent Russia from invading Ukraine.

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Ukraine people will be our judge – Johnson Boris Johnson, the British Prime Minister, has called for a renewed effort among world leaders to prevent Russia from invading Ukraine. Johnson outl…

05/03/2022

Evening Roundup: On the tenth day of the battle in Ukraine, heavy bombardment continues in numerous cities, with reports of hand-to-hand combat in certain locations.

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On the tenth day of the battle in Ukraine, heavy bombardment continues in numerous cities, with reports of hand-to-hand combat in certain locations. The cease-fire In the heavily shelled cities of …

05/03/2022

Wakefield is bidding to host the headquarters of a new public body charged with overseeing Britain's train services.

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Wakefield is bidding to host the headquarters of a new public body charged with overseeing Britain’s train services.

05/03/2022

A man has been charged with the murders of his parents and has appeared in court.

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A man has been charged with the murders of his parents and has appeared in court. William Warrington, 40, of Cheltenham’s St George’s Street, appeared before Cheltenham magistrates

05/03/2022

Despite agreeing to a ceasefire just hours before, Russian forces continued to pound the Ukrainian city of Mariupol on Saturday, destabilising an intended mass evacuation of residents. At 09:00 (07:00 GMT), three hours after the truce was intended to start, Mariupol authorities reported that a planned mass evacuation had been postponed due to the ongoing bombardment. We ask the people in Mariupol to head for the shelter, there will be more information on the evacuation asap," Mariupol officials said....

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Despite agreeing to a ceasefire just hours before, Russian forces continued to pound the Ukrainian city of Mariupol on Saturday, destabilising an intended mass evacuation of residents. At 09:00 (07…

05/03/2022

On the tenth day of the battle in Ukraine, heavy bombardment continues in numerous cities, with reports of hand-to-hand combat in certain locations.

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On the tenth day of the battle in Ukraine, heavy bombardment continues in numerous cities, with reports of hand-to-hand combat in certain locations.

05/03/2022

Increasing numbers of companies are withdrawing from Russia due to the situation in Ukraine

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When communism fell apart in the Soviet Union thirty years ago, Western companies fought to be the first through the door. The entrance of Coca-Cola and McDonald’s, as well as retailers, mine…

04/03/2022

The latest on the Russian Ukraine War

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The latest on the Ukraine Russian War

03/03/2022

New White House sanctions on 19 Russian oligarchs
A new wave of penalties targeting Russian oligarchs has been unveiled by the Biden administration.

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New White House sanctions on 19 Russian oligarchs A new wave of penalties targeting Russian oligarchs has been unveiled by the Biden administration.

03/03/2022

According to the mayor, Russian forces have taken control of an important port city in southern Ukraine. Since Russia invaded a week ago, Kherson is the first large city to be seized by Russia after intense warfare. Russian military had forced their way into the municipal council building and imposed a curfew on inhabitants, according to its mayor, Igor Kolykhaev....

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According to the mayor, Russian forces have taken control of an important port city in southern Ukraine. Since Russia invaded a week ago, Kherson is the first large city to be seized by Russia afte…

03/03/2022

Russian and Ukrainian negotiators at ceasefire talks have said they have agreed to organize humanitarian corridors to evacuate civilians.

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Updated: 20:26 03/03/2022 Russian and Ukrainian negotiators at ceasefire talks have said they have agreed to organize humanitarian corridors to evacuate civilians. A senior Ukrainian official said …

24/02/2022

Summary: Russian forces launch a full-scale assault on Ukraine, with its military attacking the country from the north, east and south Thousands of people have been trying to flee and seek safety in neighbouring countries Vladimir Putin warns that Moscow's response will be "instant" if anyone tries to take on Russia People in the capital, Kyiv, have been hearing explosions and air-raid sirens throughout the day…...

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Summary: Russian forces launch a full-scale assault on Ukraine, with its military attacking the country from the north, east and southThousands of people have been trying to flee and seek safety in…

24/01/2022

England's Plan B measures are to end from Thursday, with mandatory face coverings in public places and Covid passports both dropped

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England’s Plan B measures are to end from Thursday, with mandatory face coverings in public places and Covid passports both dropped, Boris Johnson has announced. The prime minister also said …

03/01/2022

The Education Secretary has been tweeting his plans for school today


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The Education Secretary has been tweeting his plans for school today: Along with the Education Secretary the Health Secretary Sajid Javid has also been tweeting information for Schools returning to…

02/01/2022

Secondary school students in England are again being asked to wear masks in classrooms to help tackle the rise in Omicron Coronavirus cases.

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Secondary school students in England are again being asked to wear masks in classrooms to help tackle the rise in Omicron Coronavirus cases. Photo by Karolina Grabowska on Pexels.com The recommenda…

30/12/2021

Covid "surge hubs" are to be set up at hospitals across England in preparation for a potential wave of Omicron admissions, the NHS has said.

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Covid “surge hubs” are to be set up at hospitals across England in preparation for a potential wave of Omicron admissions, the NHS has said.